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The Power of Phishing-Resistant Authenticators: Safeguarding Sensitive Data from Impersonation Attacks

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | Cybersecurity | CMMC, Operational Excellence, All
If you own a computer, watch the news, or spend virtually any time online these days, you have probably heard the term “phishing.” Never in a positive context…and possibly becaus... Read More

Maintain Your Eligibility for DoD Contracts: Updates to the CMMC

Thursday, April 27, 2023 | Cybersecurity | CMMC, All
Initially, the CMMC compliance deadline for defense contractors was 2026, with a gradual rollout for different contract types. However, the DoD recently announced that the new contract compliance dead... Read More

Cyber Hygiene Best Practices for Manufacturers

Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Cybersecurity | CMMC, Operational Excellence, All
Cybersecurity and cyber hygiene have long been on the rise, especially since many companies have switched to remote work due to the pandemic, which has raised more questions about staying protected... Read More

It's Rough Out There in the Cybersecurity World but Worse for Manufacturing!

Monday, July 18, 2022 | Cybersecurity | CMMC, Operational Excellence, All
In our July 12, 2022 Cybersecurity forum, Tim Chase, MGF-ISAC, Program Director (Manufacturing Information Sharing and Analysis Center) shares insight into why U.S. manufacturing w... Read More

Hackers Are Getting Sharper Than Ever - It’s Time To Make Sure Your Cybersecurity System Is Too

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | Cybersecurity | CMMC, Operational Excellence, All
Cybersecurity is an essential measure when it comes to protecting your manufacturing company against cyber threats and attacks. As the online world is continually growing, adapting, and containin... Read More

Impact Washington Offers Cybersecurity Consortium Grant Opportunity

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 | Cybersecurity | CMMC, Grants, Operational Excellence, All
  Best Practices, Training, and Implementation of NIST 800-171 Controls. Cohort curriculum designed to Create CMMC Level 2 Awareness Commitment Needed By: May 1, 2022 Training: August 202... Read More

Evaluating and Improving NIST Cybersecurity Resources: The Cybersecurity Framework and Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management

Thursday, March 31, 2022 | Cybersecurity | CMMC, Operational Excellence, All
  Request for Information about Evaluating and Improving Cybersecurity Resources: The Cybersecurity Framework and Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management SUMMARY: The National Institute o... Read More

Impact Washington Continues Monthly Cybersecurity Forums

Monday, January 24, 2022 | Cybersecurity | CMMC, News Release, All
  Impact Washington invests Center dollars to provide manufacturers with no-cost access to the latest cybersecurity information from leading subject matter experts. Impact Washington is pleas... Read More

Understanding Cybersecurity Risk Management

Friday, October 15, 2021 | Cybersecurity | CMMC, Operational Excellence, All
Manufacturing was the second most targeted industry by cybercriminals in 2020. Washington State manufacturers need to step up their cyber security measures to meet this risi... Read More

CMMC Compliance: What Is It And Why Do You Need To Know?

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 | Cybersecurity | CMMC, Operational Excellence, All
In a growing IT market, there is an even greater need for cybersecurity. The Department of Defense (DoD) is implementing new changes to policies related to contractors. The Cybersecurity Maturity... Read More